Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
Citizens First president Harry Kalaba has commended Tonse Alliance leader Brian Mundubile for what he called a “spirited and courageous fight” in the August general election, while demanding an independent review of a process he described as deeply flawed. In a statement issued…
President Hakainde Hichilema used his first address to the nation since being declared winner of the presidential election to pledge to serve all Zambians equally, thank the more than 80,000 people who worked to deliver the vote, and issue a pointed warning against what he called…
Kenyan President William Ruto, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye have congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election. President Ruto, in a congratulatory message dated August 18, 2026, extended his congratulations…
President Hakainde Hichilema has called on the Zambian people to respect divergent views and safeguard the country’s democracy, saying differences in opinion should never degenerate into violence. President Hichilema says democracy thrives when citizens allow one another to…
A clergyman in Solwezi District has called for unity of purpose following the just ended August 2026, general elections. Catholic Diocese of Solwezi Priest Christopher Sawila says now that the elections have been concluded and leaders elected, citizens should shift their focus…
Eastern Province United Party for National Development (UPND) Youth Chairperson Lyson Nyirenda has commended the people of Eastern Province for their contribution to the re-election of President Hakainde Hichilema. Mr Nyirenda said President Hichilema had secured votes across all…
The Lunda Cultural Association of Zambia (LUCAZ) Mwinilunga chapter has advised the newly elected officials to work hand in hand with the traditional leadership, stakeholders and the larger community in promoting cultural heritage, social development and economic empowerment…
Hakainde Hichilema has won a second term as President of Zambia, the Electoral Commission of Zambia confirmed in the early hours of Tuesday, after a count that ran through the night and covered all 226 parliamentary constituencies. ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis announced…
United Party for National Development (UPND) National Chairman, Collins Maoma has said re-electing Mr Hakainde Hichilema to preside over the affairs of Zambian for the next five years means protecting the country’s democracy, peace and continued development. Speaking shortly…
President Hakainde Hichilema has thanked Zambians for entrusting him with another five-year mandate, pledging to work for every citizen regardless of how they voted. In a message following his re-election, President Hichilema said the election had demonstrated that Zambia is a…
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